Footprints

Frothy waves stretch to kiss toes
Hikers plodding sandy coasts
Leaving imprints on the shore

Who journeyed here, perhaps this morn
As the orange orb created dawn
Summoning sun worshipers

Footprints far too large to fill
Descended down the shell-strewn hill
Then hugged the waves low tide

The retirement community
Sends scouts here daily just to see
If the sands of time still wait

Alas, they do, imprints remain
Sacrificed to sea again
When evening tide returns

Their legacies erased each day
Another scout, another age
Will surely cast its prints anew
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Marcum Wong Avatar
March 24, 2015 at 2:09 AM
Ahhh, you took me there with you Carolyn. This is lovely! 7
A. Sharma Avatar
April 27, 2014 at 10:22 PM
Great write wid a wonderful win Carolyn, loved it dear, congrats !
Horne Avatar
May 26, 2011 at 7:51 AM
Love it - especially the old dears checking if the sands of time still wait. Great write, my friend. I read an Emily Dickinson poem today by chance - The only ghost I ever saw - and Sue and I wondered if the last two lines mean she's spooked (afraid to look behind her) or if she means she won't look back (knowing there's life after death or some such thing). I know you like her work - how do you interpret this one? Not long now before you'll be all at sea : )
Dietrich Avatar
September 10, 2010 at 11:31 PM
Had to go way back to find one I'd not seen. this is really nice, CArolyn!
Calvanese Jr. Avatar
February 18, 2010 at 10:01 AM
Sacrificed to sea again... You are my favorite poet out there, ranked amongst the greats. I look forward to the next journey.
Thekidster Avatar
January 23, 2010 at 4:49 PM
Footprints. Evidence of a past moment frozen in time, unless like above it's along the shore line. Great Work Carolyn. Best Wishes Always, Bill
Peranteau Avatar
January 16, 2010 at 7:50 AM
Carolyn,...Today I've been taking the time to read over poetry that I've put in mine Fav's and I ran into this one,...wow,...do you realize that I'm not the only soul who loved this write of yours,...79 souls commented on this fantastic poem,...for good reason too,..its awesome my friend !!!!! *smiles* !!!!! james
Kapoor Avatar
January 16, 2010 at 1:49 AM
What a great idea and great and beautiful poem. Foot prints on the sand of time is the most popular lines, which flashed in my mind as soon as I started reading your beautiful and lovely poem. Beautiful on many levels. Thanks and many thanks for your wonderful comments and suggestions on my poem Boatman's Song. Hope you would like its part 12 also. With best wishes and love Ravindra
George   Avatar
December 21, 2009 at 10:18 PM
I love this poem, Carolyn. Congratulations on making it through the first round and best wishes on advancing to the finals.Love, Lainie
Curcio Avatar
December 21, 2009 at 9:51 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved first round win with this entry!
Sheart Avatar
December 21, 2009 at 8:34 AM
Carolyn,Congrats on your poem winning the first round of PS contest!! Two Poems making it is amazing!!Very well deserved, enjoyed reading your wonderful poetry. Here’s wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! May 2010 be your best year ever! I'm so honored to have gotten to know you through ps soup! Love Light Patty
Strand Avatar
December 21, 2009 at 12:33 AM
Congrats on you first round contest success Carolyn.Rgds Brian
Freeman Avatar
December 20, 2009 at 6:30 PM
Well congratulations lady, this one will close if not the winner. Congrat on both your poems going through first round Carolyn. A tribute also to your unique talent. Have a safe trip,and M erry christmas. Sincerely, Love, Moses
K. Avatar
December 20, 2009 at 2:41 PM
I re-read this and liked your poem as much as I did before--many congratulations on going through the next round with 2 wonderful poems, Carolyn :) Wish you all the best! ^_^
Richards Avatar
December 20, 2009 at 12:47 PM
And another entry that made it!! Congratulations, and wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas!! ~ Love, Carrie
Gorelick Avatar
December 20, 2009 at 11:15 AM
Lovely Carolyn..this is going to make it all the way. Congrats..BG
Fraser Avatar
December 20, 2009 at 9:50 AM
Many congratulations on reaching the second round with your fine poem Carolyn, well done >> James,xx
Robinson Avatar
December 7, 2009 at 2:06 PM
beautifully written!
Stanton Avatar
November 6, 2009 at 2:43 AM
...there is a moment when the crystals of time dance with time frothing tidepools dimunitive wink soldier helpless door closes on thin twine night sea ease night sea ease night sea
T. Avatar
November 4, 2009 at 10:12 AM
Beautiful poem!! Thanks for your kind words and I am sorry for the loss of your father. Take care-
Mckenzie Avatar
October 25, 2009 at 1:08 PM
Carolyn this is lovely! Great use of imagery too Laura :)
Linington Avatar
October 25, 2009 at 12:48 AM
This is beautifully written Carolyn. I checked out your work because I come from Devonshire, England- and my sister is Carolyn! I loved the "frothy waves stretch to kiss toes.." I also wondered about dinosaur footprints as we live on the Isle of Wight.
Mason Avatar
October 24, 2009 at 9:53 AM
..... and so it goes, ad infinitum ... smile ... beautiful writing, Carolyn. Great feature this wek!!
Delacroix Avatar
October 23, 2009 at 8:42 PM
Nicely written poem with great imagery. Thanks for sharing. Caroline.
Austin Avatar
October 22, 2009 at 7:54 AM
Hi, Carolyn. Just came across your poem in the weekly picks...congrats. I've commented on this one before....same comments. Love, daver
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